The latest UAS / UAV news for Autonomous and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Articles on commercial UAV, tactical drones and unmanned aerial systems, product launches and technological advances in UAV design and manufacture
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted Aerofex a rare fast-tracked patent for its thrust vector control technology, enhancing propeller-driven aircraft efficiency, maneuverability, and scalability
Embention has gained the EASA’s approval with an APDOA (Alternative Procedures to Design Organization Approval) certification, authorizing the design and in-house production of drone autopilot systems
Denmark is strengthening its defense capabilities with the acquisition of MQ-9B SkyGuardian RPAs from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), enhancing Arctic surveillance and NATO interoperability
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) and General Atomics Integrated Intelligence (GA-Intelligence) conducted a demonstration flight featuring autonomous operation, multi-sensor fusion, and distributed command and control
TEKEVER acquires West Wales Airport to establish a national hub for UAS testing, advancing UK and NATO autonomous defence capabilities under its £400m programme
Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER S-100 has demonstrated autonomous cross-domain logistics during the European Defence Agency’s (EDA) OPEX campaign, completing challenging missions in simulated battlefield conditions
Embention has been awarded a Production Organization Approval (POA) to produce certified autopilot systems for drones and eVTOLs under European regulatory standards
GA-ASI is aligning its independent U.S. and German aerospace affiliates to develop a European CCA, leveraging the YFQ-42A platform to further uncrewed aircraft capabilities
The Orus L from Gremsy is a rugged, AI-enabled spherical payload with advanced EO/IR sensors, designed for high-speed UAV operations in demanding environments
AFRL's XQ-67A aircraft, developed by GA-ASI, successfully demonstrated the integration of government autonomy and communication systems during a dynamic test flight in California
Redwire Corporation’s Stalker UAS, developed by its subsidiary Edge Autonomy, is now on the Blue UAS List, recognizing its advanced capabilities and compliance with DoD standards
Manna Air Delivery and VTT are partnering on a research project to advance safe, scalable drone logistics for urban, suburban, and critical healthcare services
Meteksan Defense is set to present its latest radar, electronic warfare, and counter-drone systems at IDEF 2025, demonstrating advanced technologies for modern defense needs
H3 Dynamics and PJBumi Technologies have partnered to produce hydrogen-electric UAVs in Malaysia, combining their advanced fuel cell and hydrogen storage technologies
DroneSense and MatrixSpace partner to enhance BVLOS capabilities, accelerating the safe, scalable use of drones in public safety and Drone as First Responder missions
Tekever will establish a new dual-use Centre of Excellence in Cahors, France to develop, test, integrate and industrialize autonomous defense and security technologies
UAV Navigation collaborates with SE Aviation to provide the DRIADE UAV with a VECTOR-600 flight control system enabling autonomous reconnaissance and wildfire response missions
Embention’s Veronte Autopilot 1x 4.12 delivers major upgrades in precision, safety, and performance, without increasing size or weight, for advanced UAV operations
UAVOS, in partnership with ALTER, conducted overload and environmental testing on helicopter rotor blades, displaying blade reliability, structural integrity and safety
Agilica completes an ESA-backed study advancing precision drone landing tech that works without GPS, targeting urban, maritime, and complex autonomous UAV operations
Black Swift Technology has finished the CRATER mission, with its Black Swift S2 UAS crucial to exploring volcanic gas emissions and the effect on ecosystems
XSun and H3 Dynamics are developing the first UAV powered by solar, hydrogen, and batteries, aiming to deliver zero-emission, long-endurance unmanned flight
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